INTRODUCTION
Implants are a permanent replacement of a missing tooth, in which a metal post is surgically placed in the jaw bone that replaces the root of the missing tooth. After the bone healing around the implant post, a prosthetic crown is attached to the implant with the help of an abutment.
HOW MUCH DO IMPLANTS COST?
The estimation of implant cost depends upon different factors such as the number of implants to replace the missing tooth and the health of the jaw bone (required any bone graft or surgery to lift the sinus). The implant consists of three-part, Crown, abutments, and metal or ceramic post; each part has a separate cost. According to the American dental association (ADA) cost survey, a single tooth implant cost around 3000$ to 500$ without any bone graft or sinus lift surgery. The multi-implant cost is around 6000$ to 9000$. For the patent who required complete tooth replacement or full mouth implant, their cost is around 25000$ to 50000$.
HOW LONG DO IMPLANTS LAST?
Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth because they last longer approximately 25 years. But depends upon some factors such as good oral hygiene maintenance, location of the implant, bone density, and underlying medical conditions that affect jaw bone health. Improper oral hygiene maintenance and unhealthy lifestyles such as smoking and alcohol are the common causes of implant failure.
HOW DO DENTAL IMPLANTS WORK?
There are three components of an implant. The implant post replaces the root part of the tooth that is surgically placed in the jaw. The abutment is the part that screws into the implant it function is to attached the crown and implant and keep the artificial crown in its place. The Crown is the visible part of the implant it acts as the natural tooth. Crown gives aesthetic and chewing support. Biting force is applied on the crown, the implant function is to distribute this force equally in the jaw and help in chewing.
IS A DENTAL IMPLANT PAINFUL?
Dental implant placement is done under anesthesia. you cannot find any pain during the procedure but after the removal of the anesthesia effect, you can feel pain and swell around the gum that remains till the bone heals around the implant or post. But don’t worry your dentist prescribes you painkillers and antibiotics.
WHO IS BEST QUALIFIED TO DO A DENTAL IMPLANT?
Dental implants the complicated procedure that required skill and experience to perform it. Some specialized dentists who did postgraduate related to implants such as the oral maxillofacial surgeon, prosthodontics, and periodontics. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are experienced in both dental and medicine so they can perform complicated jaw surgery, bone grafting, and implant placement in the jaw. Prosthodontic is specialized in prosthesis placement such as bridges, crowns, and implants. Periodontics are postgraduate surgeon that performs gum surgeries, bone grafting, and implant surgery. Depending upon the case and the health of the jaw bone, the dentist refers a qualified specialist.
WHAT IS THE BEST IMPLANT FOR TEETH?
The selection of the best implant depends upon missing teeth. Implant are three types,
- Single-tooth dental implant. It replaces one missing tooth with an implant (post) and a crown.
- Implant-supported bridge. It replaces three or four missing teeth and two missing teeth, which are nonadjacent to each other, and two implants are required to support the bridge of multiple missing teeth.
- Implant retained denture. It replaces the full arch of missing teeth. Four implants per arch are required for missing teeth.
WHAT INSURANCE COVER DENTAL IMPLANT?
A dental implant is a costly procedure, commonly not fully covered by any dental insurance worldwide that lead to a burden on the patient’s pocket. Some health insurance policies help the patient by cost sharing, a little percentage of coverage from the total cost. Reimbursement or claim back a little percentage of the total amount over time. The dentist has also given the offer of credit card payment to reduce the patient’s pocket burden.
CAN YOU HAVE TWO TEETH ON ONE IMPLANT?
Yes, an implant can replace two adjacent missing teeth but it depends upon the location of the missing tooth and the support of the surrounding healthy natural tooth. Surrounding teeth can help in distributing equal biting force on all the teeth and also keep the implant long-lasting and healthy. Two implants are required if missing teeth are not adjacent to each other.